thegirlnextdork is starting from scratch and loving it
Snag.
4 weeks ago
Okay, so apparently a sewing machine would really, really help with this one.
How to make a dress
It made me
EXCITED! :) 
"It was so fulfilling and fun! :)"
How I did it: It was really exciting and fun. I re-made a skirt from a local thrift store into a cute dress. Next time I want to actually sew it and make it more creative, but for a first experience, it was great! :)
Lessons & tips: Be creative and don't let anyone put you down for your design. You are the designer and if it's different so what. You have to be different before a style can be created. If it is the same as everyone else, it won't stand out.
Resources: Thrift stores, sewing department, and creative thinking.
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Bluemoon_7 going to beat the dragon and relieve him of the treasure he holds.
Something that comes pretty natural to me...
11 months ago
I’ve taken home economics and sewing classes, but never committed (serious issues with that word). When I was making things in these classes though there was peace with me and a confidence in my abilities. I’m an introvert so working alone suits me and my creative streak comes out in this activity.
Deadline: Februrary 2009
jannab achieving many goals at the same time! :P
I dont have idea how to do it
12 months ago
I really don’t have any idea about how making my own dress, but I am going to try it, probably in january.
I wish luck to all of you!
GeekerJ0y is trying not to drown in self pity
Not exactly from scratch
13 months ago
I’m taking a really cute, see-through white dress and I’m going to dye it. Then, I’m going to take a shirt that I absolutely love the pattern of but can’t wear and make an underlayer of sorts. So, while it’s not as ambitious as my previous project to make a dress from scratch, it will still be a challenge for me.
Betani is getting reaquainted with this site.
Got the pattern and fabric
14 months ago
I don’t have much space yet, but I have the cutest pattern from Decades of Design.
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16 months ago
I made one at last! It’s pink and modeled after a Victoria’s Secret design. I’ve gotten compliments on how it looks and I am so happy with it although it is pieced together too delicately and will probably rip soon. Oh well. :D
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17 months ago
I’ve actually made a few dresses and altered even more. I made a summer tank dress when I was about 12, my Homecoming dress my Sophomore year ( i think) of HS, my Prom Dress, My friend’s wedding dress (which she sadly never got to wear :( ), and another dress for a formal dance we had in college. I’ve helped with the costuming for my college’s musical, and even made a few other articles of clothing for other people. I want to make my wedding dress eventually.
